A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9044731 Details
Epoch: 424 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 98106868 epoch_slot_no: 302068 block_no: 9044554 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 3172 time: 2023-07-18 09:39:19 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a6c795f111ad225a462620ae0b2ba0471ec2c4b98654fe30aa8a9f4615bbcb0Block Operator
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